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Anime of the Week
One of the joys of streaming is finding things that you may have missed the first time around, if they came around at all. Miss Hokusai, an animated Japanese film based on a popular manga series, is one such title. Miss Hokusai is based on the true story of Katsushika Ōi, the daughter of famous Edo period artist Hokusai and an accomplished painter in her own right. The film draws from episodes from the manga series, in which Katsushika Ōi's story is told in vignette format. The lush artwork, intriguing heroine, and moving story make this a must-see for fans of manga, Japanese animation, and art history.
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One of the joys of streaming is finding things that you may have missed the first time around, if they came around at all. Miss Hokusai, an animated Japanese film based on a popular manga series, is one such title. Miss Hokusai is based on the true story of Katsushika Ōi, the daughter of famous Edo period artist Hokusai and an accomplished painter in her own right. The film draws from episodes from the manga series, in which Katsushika Ōi's story is told in vignette format. The lush artwork, intriguing heroine, and moving story make this a must-see for fans of manga, Japanese animation, and art history.
Find more titles to stream right now in IMDb's Guide to Streaming
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